Production Chemist

Production Chemist

Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Schedule: Monday to Friday – no weekends 

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about science and looking to build a long-term career within a world-leading manufacturing environment?

We're recruiting for a Production Chemist to join a global leader in industrial, medical and specialty gases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and strong analytical skills to join a business that offers comprehensive training, career development and outstanding benefits.

Working within a specialist production team, you'll manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials used across a wide range of industries, ensuring products are produced safely, accurately and in line with strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture high-accuracy calibration gases and reference materials using gravimetric methods

Produce oxygen and flammable gas mixtures in accordance with established operating procedures

Prepare gas cylinders for filling, including valve fitting, treatment, painting and evacuation

Maintain exceptional quality standards in line with ISO 6142 and ISO 17034 accreditation

Support the Production Manager with stock control, ordering cylinders and source gases

Coordinate cylinder movements and support site logistics, including forklift operations (training provided where required)

Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with all health, safety and quality procedures

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved

About You

We're looking for someone who has a genuine interest in science and enjoys working in a precise, process-driven environment.

You'll ideally have:

A scientific qualification or background (Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar)

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately

Good organisational and communication skills

Confidence using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Previous experience handling gases, laboratory equipment or forklift trucks is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What's on Offer

£31,000 - £34,000 depending on experience

Annual performance bonus

Employer pension contributions of up to 10.7%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave

Comprehensive healthcare trust

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive employee discounts

Ongoing training and structured career development

A supportive, inclusive working environment with opportunities to progress within a global organisation

If you're looking to develop your scientific career with a business that invests heavily in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed